A Delta Airlines flight from Dallas to New York was diverted to Atlanta - nearly 900 miles from its destination - over a fight between two passengers, one of whom had a lighter, according to reports.
Delta Flight 420, bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport, was due to land in New York around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, but redirected to remove the two "unruly passengers," the airline told Atlanta outlets including WANF.
The Airbus A220 landed in Atlanta, where authorities removed the two passengers, one of whom was found to be carrying a lighter in violation of regulations, according to WXIA.
The FBI, which is among the agencies investigating the incident, told WANF that "the plane was not set on fire" and that "all passengers are safe."
One person was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, the FBI said.
Officials did not immediately identify the passengers involved or specify any charges they may face.
After the stop in Atlanta, the plane resumed its flight to New York.
"Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and will work with law enforcement authorities to that end," Delta said in a statement. "We appreciate the civility and understanding of the remainder of our Dallas to New York customers and apologize for the delay in their travels."
One traveler in Atlanta was understanding about the diversion.
"You wonder how they got through [Transportation Security Administration]," flier Dough Puza told local outlet WSB-TV. "A lighter is a very dangerous thing. I'm glad they at least addressed it. People just don't realize flames and airplanes don't get along."
